CONTENTS

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. List of Maps, Illustrations, and Tables vii
4. Preface xi
5. Note on Transliteration xv
6. Introduction 1
7. 1. Time and Place 16
8. 2. Growth and Garbage 43
9. 3. Sewage and Society 69
10. 4. Recycling and Value 98
11. 5. Technology and Imperfection 137
12. 6. Local Governments and Limitations 162
13. 7. Occupations and Possibilities 188
14. Conclusion 255
15. Appendix 267
16. Notes 273
17. Glossary 329
18. Bibliography 333
19. Acknowledgments 375
20. Index 379